near to Olton, Solihull, Great Britain

Looking north-west towards Birmingham, the horse-chestnut trees are showing early signs of autumn.

The former Warwick and Birmingham Canal was opened for business in 1800 (though ceremoniously declared open the previous year). It was bought by the Regent's Canal Company in 1929, then absorbed into the Grand Union Canal Company (GUCC) in 1932.

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Discussion on SP1382

Edith Holden (posthumous author of 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' was living in Olton (Kineton Green Road) when collecting the notes in 1906 that were later published. See Is there any testimonial to her in Olton?